Provided are methods of making and using an antimicrobial composition, optionally including adding one or more enzymes to a suspension of lees, wherein the lees was formed by fermenting fruit with yeast and the one or more optional enzymes comprise a protease, a carbohydrase, or a combination of a protease and a carbohydrase; and forming a dried lees by drying the lees. In some examples the fruit includes chardonnay grapes, pinot noir grapes, cabernet franc grapes, or a combination of any two or more of chardonnay grapes, pinot noir grapes, and cabernet franc grapes; the yeast includes one or more Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains of yeast; and drying the lees by heating it. In some examples, trub made from fermenting a grain such as barley is used instead of lees. An antimicrobial composition made as provided may be administered to an animal to inhibit bacterial growth.

Disclosed are compositions and methods useful for improving blood cholesterol profiles in a mammal, particularly for improving metabolism of cholesterol, for reducing the levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in the blood, increasing the levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) in the blood, for improving weight loss in a mammal, and/or for enhancing overall cardiovascular health in a mammal. Methods can involve identifying a mammal in need of lowering of blood LDL-C and/or triglyceride concentrations, and administering to said mammal a specific formulation consisting of a blend of probiotics; specifically, Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus salivarius, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus paracasei, in combination with a blend of digestive enzymes; specifically, amylase, glucoamylase, lipase, bromelain, maltase, lactase, hemicellulase, xylanase, papain, and invertase. Preferably, the aforementioned probiotics and digestive enzymes are combined into capsules and administered to said mammal three times daily to achieve said lowering of LDL-C and triglyceride concentrations in blood.

Disclosed are compositions and methods useful for improving blood cholesterol profiles in a mammal, particularly for improving metabolism of cholesterol, for reducing the levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in the blood, increasing the levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) in the blood, for improving weight loss in a mammal, and/or for enhancing overall cardiovascular health in a mammal. Methods can involve identifying a mammal in need of lowering of blood LDL-C and/or triglyceride concentrations, and administering to said mammal a specific formulation consisting of a blend of probiotics; specifically, Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus salivarius, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus paracasei, in combination with a blend of digestive enzymes; specifically, amylase, glucoamylase, lipase, bromelain, maltase, lactase, hemicellulase, xylanase, papain, and invertase. Preferably, the aforementioned probiotics and digestive enzymes are combined into capsules and administered to said mammal three times daily to achieve said lowering of LDL-C and triglyceride concentrations in blood.

Compositions and methods for treating or preventing S. aureus infections are provided. The compositions can be formulated as pharmaceutical compositions or as disinfectants, sanitizers, detergents or antiseptics, and can be used to eradicate or reduce S. aureus populations and thereby treat or prevent infection by S. aureus. The compositions include one or more digestive enzymes, for example, one or more protease, lipases, and amylases. Methods of use of the compositions are also provided.

Compositions and methods for treating or preventing S. aureus infections are provided. The compositions can be formulated as pharmaceutical compositions or as disinfectants, sanitizers, detergents or antiseptics, and can be used to eradicate or reduce S. aureus populations and thereby treat or prevent infection by S. aureus. The compositions include one or more digestive enzymes, for example, one or more protease, lipases, and amylases. Methods of use of the compositions are also provided.

The present invention discloses a stable probiotic composition comprising Bacillus coagulans individually and/or in combination with multi-enzyme complex for the utilization of lactose and therapeutic management of lactose intolerance. It also discloses a method for the management of lactose intolerance using composition comprising Bacillus coagulans individually and/or in combination with multi-enzyme complex.

The present invention discloses a stable probiotic composition comprising Bacillus coagulans individually and/or in combination with multi-enzyme complex for the utilization of lactose and therapeutic management of lactose intolerance. It also discloses a method for the management of lactose intolerance using composition comprising Bacillus coagulans individually and/or in combination with multi-enzyme complex.

The present invention discloses the potential of probiotic bacteria Bacillus coagulans individually or in combination with multi-enzyme complex for reducing gluten content in foods rich in gluten and for the increased utilization of gluten. The invention further discloses a method for the management of gluten intolerance using composition comprising Bacillus coagulans and multi-enzyme complex in mammals.

The present invention discloses the potential of probiotic bacteria Bacillus coagulans individually or in combination with multi-enzyme complex for reducing gluten content in foods rich in gluten and for the increased utilization of gluten. The invention further discloses a method for the management of gluten intolerance using composition comprising Bacillus coagulans and multi-enzyme complex in mammals.

This disclosure relates to the prevention and treatment of Influenza, and more particularly Influenza A Virus Subtype H1N1, with the use of a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more digestive enzymes, such as pancreatic enzymes and porcine pancreatic enzymes. The disclosure further relates to the use of an individual's fecal chymotrypsin level as an indicator, e.g., biomarker of whether an individual may be more susceptible to Influenza, e.g., Influenza A Subtype H1N1, and/or whether an individual will benefit from administration of the described pharmaceutical compositions. Use of the compositions as sanitizers, antiseptics, disinfectants, and detergents, e.g., to reduce or eradicate influenza virus present on living or inanimate surfaces is also contemplated.